The explosive diaries of a former Tory Minister

As Minister of State at the Foreign Office， Alan Duncan was once described as Boris Johnson’s ‘pooper-scooper’。 For two years， he deputised for the then Foreign Secretary， now Prime Minister。 Few are more attuned to Boris’s strengths and weaknesses as a minister and his suitability for high office than the man who helped clear up his mistakes。



Riotously candid， these diaries cover the most turbulent period in recent British political history – from the eve of the referendum in 2016 to the UK’s eventual exit from the EU。 As two prime ministers fall， two general elections unfold and a no-confidence vote is survived， Duncan records a treasure-trove of insider gossip， giving biting and often hilarious accounts of petty rivalries， poor decision-making， big egos， and big crises。


Nothing escapes Alan’s acerbic gaze。 Across these unfiltered daily entries， he builds a revealing and often profound picture of UK politics and personalities。 A rich seam of high politics and low intrigue， this is an account from deep inside the engine room of power。